Hansi: The strike by Haryana Roadways workers at Hansi entered into its 4th day on Tuesday. Around 72 Buses from Hansi depot have been affected due to the strike by workers.
Roadways workers, under the banner of Haryana Roadways Sanjha Sangharsh Samiti (Joint Struggle Committee), gathered at Hansi Bus Stand and went on strike. They marched towards District Secretariat after which they raised slogans against the State Government and Hisar GM.
Employees Demand 4 Year Old Payments
During the strike, the worker leaders said that their demands have been pending from very long. However, there is no concrete action from the government or department authorities.
“We have been demanding payment of our TA/DA, overtime, LTC (Leave Travel Concession) and medical bills which have been pending for nearly 4 years now. We are also demanding for other pending issues and have been getting promises again and again,” employees said.
Strike Will Not Be Lifted Until Demands Are Met
“Until our demands are met we will not lift the strike. This is for the rights and dignity of the Roadways employees as well,” the leaders added.
Around 72 Buses Affected
Around 72 buses from Hansi depot have been affected including those that are kept overnight at various places, rural buses and long distance buses.
Around 210 buses from Hisar depot have also been affected. Due to the disrupted services passengers are facing a lot of inconvenience.